HerbIQ Reference Library / Compound Monographs
Active Compound Monographs
Dedicated technical dossiers detailing the molecular profile and evidence weight of individual plant bioactives
Where the Active Compound Index provides a high-level master matrix of the plant kingdom, these Compound Monographs serve as our definitive, independent deep dives. Each entry functions as a standalone scientific reference record—drilling past the surface to map out exact chemical identities, verified CAS numbers, and botanical source biologies with strict clinical objectivity.
Built specifically for product formulators, R&D teams, and researchers, this compendium translates raw plant chemistry into actionable data. Explore the individual monographs below to examine the detailed molecular structures and honest empirical data powering high-performance botanical nutrition.
HerbIQ - Compounds
Coptisine (Protoberberine Alkaloid · Antimicrobial · Neuroprotective)
Compound Coptisine Chemical class Alkaloid — Isoquinoline (Protoberberine, Berberine Analogue) CAS 3486-66-6 Primary source Coptis chinensis (Huang Lian / Chinese goldthread), Chelidonium majus Key applications Antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, blood glucose, neuroprotective...
Coptisine (Protoberberine Alkaloid · Antimicrobial · Neuroprotective)
Compound Coptisine Chemical class Alkaloid — Isoquinoline (Protoberberine, Berberine Analogue) CAS 3486-66-6 Primary source Coptis chinensis (Huang Lian / Chinese goldthread), Chelidonium majus Key applications Antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, blood glucose, neuroprotective...
Tetrahydropalmatine — THP (Isoquinoline Alkaloid · Analgesic · Anxiolytic)
Compound Tetrahydropalmatine (THP / L-THP) Chemical class Alkaloid — Isoquinoline (Tetrahydroprotoberberine) CAS 2934-97-6 Primary source Corydalis yanhusuo (Yan Hu Suo / Chinese corydalis) Key applications Analgesic, anxiolytic, sedative, dopaminergic modulation...
Tetrahydropalmatine — THP (Isoquinoline Alkaloid · Analgesic · Anxiolytic)
Compound Tetrahydropalmatine (THP / L-THP) Chemical class Alkaloid — Isoquinoline (Tetrahydroprotoberberine) CAS 2934-97-6 Primary source Corydalis yanhusuo (Yan Hu Suo / Chinese corydalis) Key applications Analgesic, anxiolytic, sedative, dopaminergic modulation...
Berberine (Isoquinoline Alkaloid · Blood Glucose · Lipid Metabolism)
Compound Berberine Chemical class Alkaloid — Isoquinoline (Protoberberine) CAS 2086-83-1 (free base) · 633-65-8 (hydrochloride) Major botanical sources Berberis aristata (tree turmeric), Hydrastis canadensis (goldenseal), Coptis chinensis (Huang Lian) —...
Berberine (Isoquinoline Alkaloid · Blood Glucose · Lipid Metabolism)
Compound Berberine Chemical class Alkaloid — Isoquinoline (Protoberberine) CAS 2086-83-1 (free base) · 633-65-8 (hydrochloride) Major botanical sources Berberis aristata (tree turmeric), Hydrastis canadensis (goldenseal), Coptis chinensis (Huang Lian) —...
Ligustilide (Phthalide Terpenoid · Vasodilatory · Smooth Muscle Relaxant)
Compound Ligustilide Chemical class Phthalide — Cyclic Lactone Terpenoid CAS 4431-01-0 Primary source Angelica sinensis (Dong Quai / female ginseng), Ligusticum chuanxiong (Chuan Xiong) Key applications Vasodilatory, neuroprotective, smooth muscle...
Ligustilide (Phthalide Terpenoid · Vasodilatory · Smooth Muscle Relaxant)
Compound Ligustilide Chemical class Phthalide — Cyclic Lactone Terpenoid CAS 4431-01-0 Primary source Angelica sinensis (Dong Quai / female ginseng), Ligusticum chuanxiong (Chuan Xiong) Key applications Vasodilatory, neuroprotective, smooth muscle...
Oleuropein (Secoiridoid Glycoside · Blood Pressure · Antimicrobial)
Compound Oleuropein Chemical class Secoiridoid Glycoside (Elenolic Acid + Hydroxytyrosol + Glucose Ester) CAS 32619-42-4 Primary source Olea europaea (olive leaf, unripe olive fruit) Key applications Antioxidant, antimicrobial, cardiovascular, anti-inflammatory...
Oleuropein (Secoiridoid Glycoside · Blood Pressure · Antimicrobial)
Compound Oleuropein Chemical class Secoiridoid Glycoside (Elenolic Acid + Hydroxytyrosol + Glucose Ester) CAS 32619-42-4 Primary source Olea europaea (olive leaf, unripe olive fruit) Key applications Antioxidant, antimicrobial, cardiovascular, anti-inflammatory...
Demethoxycurcumin — DMC (Curcuminoid · STAT3 Inhibition · Neuroprotective)
Compound Demethoxycurcumin (DMC) Chemical class Polyphenol — Curcuminoid (Diarylheptanoid, Mono-methoxy) CAS 22608-11-3 Primary source Curcuma longa (turmeric rhizome) — second curcuminoid (~20%) Key applications Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, neuroprotective, cancer cell biology...
Demethoxycurcumin — DMC (Curcuminoid · STAT3 Inhibition · Neuroprotective)
Compound Demethoxycurcumin (DMC) Chemical class Polyphenol — Curcuminoid (Diarylheptanoid, Mono-methoxy) CAS 22608-11-3 Primary source Curcuma longa (turmeric rhizome) — second curcuminoid (~20%) Key applications Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, neuroprotective, cancer cell biology...
Bisdemethoxycurcumin — BDMC (Curcuminoid · Antioxidant · Anti-inflammatory)
Compound Bisdemethoxycurcumin (BDMC) Chemical class Polyphenol — Curcuminoid (Diarylheptanoid) CAS 24939-16-0 Primary source Curcuma longa (turmeric rhizome) — minor curcuminoid (~5%) Key applications Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antiproliferative (distinct from curcumin) Claim...
Bisdemethoxycurcumin — BDMC (Curcuminoid · Antioxidant · Anti-inflammatory)
Compound Bisdemethoxycurcumin (BDMC) Chemical class Polyphenol — Curcuminoid (Diarylheptanoid) CAS 24939-16-0 Primary source Curcuma longa (turmeric rhizome) — minor curcuminoid (~5%) Key applications Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antiproliferative (distinct from curcumin) Claim...
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